When educating an older adult patient about changing his dressing, the nurse would most appropriately:
be certain the patient is wearing his glasses and/or hearing aid.
wait for the patient to ask any questions about the procedure.
talk through the process rapidly to keep the patient from becoming tired.
point out each mistake during the return demonstration.
The Correct Answer is A
A. Be certain the patient is wearing his glasses and/or hearing aid. Ensuring the patient has optimal hearing and vision aids can improve comprehension and help the patient accurately learn the procedure.
B. Wait for the patient to ask any questions about the procedure. Waiting for questions might lead to gaps in understanding, as the patient may not feel comfortable initiating questions without encouragement.
C. Talk through the process rapidly to keep the patient from becoming tired. Rushing the instruction may cause the patient to miss important details, as learning may be slower in older adults.
D. Point out each mistake during the return demonstration. Correcting every error without constructive feedback can discourage the patient. It’s more effective to provide gentle guidance and support.
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Correct Answer is ["A","C","D","E"]
Explanation
A. Asking probing questions. Probing questions can feel invasive, leading to discomfort or defensiveness from the patient.
B. Using nonjudgmental remarks. Nonjudgmental remarks foster open communication, so this is not a communication block.
C. Changing the subject. Changing the subject shows disregard for the patient’s thoughts or feelings, which can block effective communication.
D. Using clichés. Clichés can make patients feel as though their concerns are not truly heard or understood.
E. Giving advice. Giving advice without patient input can make the patient feel undervalued and less autonomous.
F. Offering hope. Offering realistic hope and encouragement can actually facilitate communication, as long as it’s not false reassurance.
Correct Answer is D
Explanation
A. Confuses the patient by giving information. False reassurance does not typically involve the giving of information; instead, it involves providing comforting statements that may not be truthful or realistic.
B. Shows a judgmental attitude on the part of the nurse.
False reassurance is not necessarily judgmental but is dismissive, offering unrealistic comfort rather than addressing the patient’s actual concerns.
C. Summarizes the patient's concerns and closes communication.
False reassurance does not summarize concerns; it usually bypasses them altogether, offering hollow comfort instead of genuine acknowledgment of the patient’s feelings.
D. Discounts the patient's stated concerns.
False reassurance can harm communication because it dismisses or minimizes the patient’s concerns rather than validating them, making the patient feel unheard or misunderstood.